Littlebourne hosts the best international flair with local flavours

Internationally renowned chef Matt Moran hosted an incredible event at Littlebourne to showcase food and wine from the Bathurst region.

Working with chef Drew Bolton from the Milbery in Oberon, magic was made in the Littlebourne kitchen then served to guests from the media, tourism industries and local producers. Conversations began with servings of delicious canapes including:

• Sourdough crumpets topped with Sunny Point beef tartare and shaved Red Ground truffle

• Wood fired flatbread with black figs, Buffalo blue cheese and Malfroy’s honey

The Littlebourne mahogany dinner table was then laden as the official feast began with:

• Brookside bakery sourdough and lashings of CopperTree butter

• Rainbow trout air-dried then lightly grilled with local lemon oil & capers

• Magra lamb shoulder baked and served with fresh mint salsa

• Fardon & Sons beetroot salad, pinenuts, rocket & balsamic

• Baked gnocchi dressed in fresh local herbs and oils

• Slow roasted pumpkin, Snug Farm black garlic, goats cheese

And then the sweetest finishing notes were provided by:

• Tarte tatin featuring apples marinated in Bathurst Grange whisky

• Home made Milbrey vanilla ice cream

• Handmade chocolates

As good foodies understand, a complete culinary experience includes a range of perfectly matched wines Renzaglia, Winburndale and Vale Creek. Spirits were supplied by The Bathurst Grange and a cheeky brew or two from Reckless. The local producers put some cracking drops on the table for guests to savour.

Canapes were accompanied by the following wines for tasting:

• Winburndale Lost & Found Blend Shiraz/Cab

• Winburndale Golden Gully Pinot Gris

• Vale Creek 2023 Rose Sangiovese

• Renzaglia 2025 off dry Riesling

• Renzaglia 2024 Sangiovese

The main courses were accompanied by the following wines for tasting:

• Winburndale Little Wonder Chardonnay

• Vale Creek 2024 Pinot Grigio

• Renzaglia 2024 Murnang di Renzo

• Winburndale Fontana Cabernet Sauvignon

• Vale Creek 2022 Barbera

• Renzaglia 2024 Wambuul Cabernet

• Renzaglia 2024 Wambuul Chardonnay

Desert was accompanied by the following wines for tasting:

• Winburndale Rosie’s Rose

• Renzaglia Sandy's Arancello

This superb showcase, generously hosted by Matt Moran, was put together by Bathurst and Backroads. This program provides inspiration for travellers to slow down and experience everything remarkable in and around the Bathurst region, from the Rockley Pub and Milbery Café Oberon, to vineyards, gardens, truffle farms and so much more.

A special thank you to all the local producers and suppliers, including:

• Sunny point beef – Oberon

• RedGround truffles – Oberon

• Malfroy’s honey – Bathurst

• Brookside bakery – Oberon

• Magra Lamb – Oberon

• Snug Farms – Oberon

• Fardon & Sons – Blayney

Wine

• Renzaglia Wines – O’Connell

• Winburndale Wines – Glanmire

• Vale Creek Wines – Cow Flat

Craft Beer

• Reckless Brewing - Bathurst

Whisky

• Bathurst Grange Distillery – O’Connell

Littlebourne loved opening to such warm and generous feasting. If anyone is looking to experience this luscious food and wine, please get in touch and we will help bring these producers to your plate, or take you to them.

And of course groups can stay at Littlebourne as a “whole of house” experience fully catered, or individuals can book boutique hotel suites and explore our regional culinary delights. Tailored to your travelling styles.

Don’t just dream – book your experience now!

In the kitchen with Drew Bolton and Matt Moran as they prepare a fabulous feast at Littlebourne Guest House